Woman, 90, targeted by thieves in Thirsk Heron Foods shop

Market Place, Thirsk. Picture: Google.Market Place, Thirsk. Picture: Google.
Market Place, Thirsk. Picture: Google.
An elderly woman was targeted by thieves while shopping in Thirsk.

Police were called following the offence, which happened inside the Heron Foods shop, in Market Place, at about 10am on July 25.

The victim, 90, had her purse stolen during the theft.

Police today issued a fresh appeal for witnesses to the offence, and have now released CCTV images of women they are trying to trace.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 12180135920.